Obituaries

January 6, 1931 to March 17, 2014

WINAMAC - Marilyn Ruth Powlen, 83, Winamac, passed away at 4:20 a.m., Monday, March 17, at Pulaski Health Care Center in Winamac.

She was born Jan. 6, 1931, in Star City, to the late Ross and Orpha Rouch Fry. She married Richard Dwight Powlen on Oct. 19, 1949 in Lucerne. He died Nov. 15, 1994.

Survivors include:

Pamela Flanagan, Longmont, CO, Daughter
Rea (Jerome) Keller, Rochester, Daughter
Lorna (Joe) Petrucce, Noblesville, Daughter
Preston Powlen, Winamac, Son
10 Grandchildren
Several Great Grandchildren
Several Nieces and Nephews

She was preceded in death by:
Brandon Keller, Great Grandson
Everett Fry, Brother
Virginia Fry, Sister
Garnett McFarland, Sister

Mrs. Powlen lived most of her life in Pulaski County. She was a member of First Christian Church in Winamac. She enjoyed gardening, growing flowers and watching and feeding birds. She loved farming with her husband and family. She especially enjoyed spending time with her family.

A private graveside service will be held at Reed Cemetery, Winamac. Burial will be at Reed Cemetery.

Memorial donaions may be given to Riley Children’s Hospital.